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Coach bus and electric powertrain manufacturers Equipmake and Beulas have added a new member to their team to deliver all-electric double decker buses<\/a>. The companies recently announced that Go-Ahead London, the largest bus operator in the capital, has joined as a partner. Go-Ahead London will begin in-service trials of the Jewel E electric buses on London streets beginning early next year.<\/p>\n

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Beulas<\/a> is a coach manufacturer based in Girona, Catalonia, Spain, with nearly 90 years of experience. Equipmake is a UK-based electric powertrain developer with over 20 years of experience. <\/p>\n

In addition to developing ultra-high-performance electric motors, Equipmake<\/a> also offers complete EV drivetrains and ultra-fast power electronic systems \u2013 like those present in an electric double-decker bus.<\/p>\n

In September, we reported news of the two companies partnering together to unveil the Jewel E<\/a>, an electric double decker bus with a 543 kWh battery pack and a max range of 300 miles on a single charge. According to the companies, this is the largest battery of any two-axle, double-decker electric bus in the world.<\/p>\n

At the time, Equipmake and Beulas stated the Jewel E would begin trials in the UK in early 2022. With the latest announcement, we now know who will begin those trials.<\/p>\n

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The Go Ahead London logo on the upcoming Jewel E electric double decker bus Photo: Equipmake<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Go-Ahead London to begin trials with Jewel E electric buses<\/h2>\n

Per a press release <\/a>from Equipmake, the Jewel E is one of the first electric buses to meet the latest Transport for London (TfL)\u00a0bus safety requirements for 2024. <\/p>\n

Equipmake stated that its development team also worked closely with Go-Ahead London\u2019s engineering team to meet these 2024 specifications.<\/p>\n

As a result, the electric buses are suitable to operate in the surrounding provinces as well, not just London. Richard Harrington, engineering director at Go-Ahead London, said:<\/p>\n

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At Go-Ahead London, we believe passionately that converting our fleet from internal combustion power to electric energy will deliver a long-term solution to cut emissions and help provide a clean air environment. To date, we have already saved 700 tonnes of CO2 with our existing electric fleet and opened Europe\u2019s first all-electric bus garage, so we have the necessary infrastructure already in place to seamlessly integrate the Jewel E test-program\u00a0into our services. What makes the Jewel E even more exciting is that it is one of the\u00a0first EV bus to meet the new Transport for London (TfL)\u00a0bus safety standard\u00a0specifications and requirements for 2024, which is a key advantage for our passengers and drivers and the public.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Jewel E is fit with a modular Li-ion battery design, offering future customers the option of a 325 kWh, 434 kWh, or 543kWh pack. Equipmake\u2019s proprietary HTM 3500 motor promises 3,500 Nm of torque at a low speed of 1,000 rpm, delivering 400 kW max power.<\/p>\n

Following Go-Ahead London\u2019s service trials, the electric buses will begin manufacturing in Norfolk. The UK government has goals to integrate at least 4,000 British-built zero emission buses into the UK market by 2024, so more electric double decker buses are sure to follow<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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